
Plugging it in: From Off-Grid to Grid-tied
In 2003 I decided to follow a long time dream to build a solar home. On an acreage near Saskatoon, I designed and built, with my

In 2003 I decided to follow a long time dream to build a solar home. On an acreage near Saskatoon, I designed and built, with my

I built my off-grid solar home with my husband in 2003. The house was originally powered by a combination of solar and wind power. Living

A Problem with Pests As it turns out, pigeons and squirrels love to nest under roof-mounted solar arrays. Squirrels, in particular, can do serious damage

The Gardenview solar home is an example of a passive solar home that fits on a city lot. It was designed by Suncatcher Solar and built in partnership with Jaylin Homes